The Making of Singapore Sociology State and Society |
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Editor:
| Chee-Kiong, Tong Kwen-Fee, Lian |
Series title: | Asian Social Science Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-981-210-198-3 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
Publisher: | BRILL
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $89.95 |
Book Description:
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This book presents a collection of essays of how the city-state of Singapore's societal dynamics have evolved from the time of its birth as a nation in 1965 to the present. Key areas of Singapore society are explored, contributing to the understanding of the social organisation of the city.This study reveals a shift from the modernisation studies in the 1970s to a more political-economic turn, as a consequence of the influence of dependency and world systems theories. Topics covered...
More DescriptionThis book presents a collection of essays of how the city-state of Singapore's societal dynamics have evolved from the time of its birth as a nation in 1965 to the present. Key areas of Singapore society are explored, contributing to the understanding of the social organisation of the city.This study reveals a shift from the modernisation studies in the 1970s to a more political-economic turn, as a consequence of the influence of dependency and world systems theories. Topics covered include: urban studies, family, education, medical care, class and social stratification, work, language, ethnic groups, religion and crime and deviance.